Tomato Bisque
Tomato bisque is a type of soup that originated in France. The word “bisque” traditionally refers to a smooth and creamy soup made from seafood, particularly shellfish. However, tomato bisque is a variation of this dish that substitutes tomatoes for the seafood.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (14.5 oz) cans of diced tomatoes
1 (14 oz) can of tomato sauce
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup heavy cream
Sea salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken or vegetable broth, sugar, basil, and oregano to the pot. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the pot from the heat and use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth, then return it to the pot.
Stir in the heavy cream and season with sea salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired. Enjoy!
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Tomato Bisque